Each month, I explore a pre-selected year in movie history. During the month, I'll watch and review a dozen or so movies from the same year. How do these movies compare to their contemporaries? What do these movies reveal about the era they were made? How does history influence the movies? Are these movies relevant today?

Southern Mark Smith - The Jazz ButcherRadio Free Europe - R.E.M.Any track from Murmur could be substituted here.This Charming Man - The SmithsSugar Bridge - It Will Stand - The BluebellsPenelope Tree - FeltGargoyle - The Lighthouse KeepersAge of Consent - New Order
I originally used this song to seed my 1983 Synth Pop playlist, but it just felt like it belonged here even though I never would consider New Order a Jangle Pop band.One Day - The ChurchHip Hip - HurrahSpin Your Partner - Love TractorNot much in the way of lyrics, but I love the banjo on this song.Marilyn on a Train - The Cleaners from VenusSecond Skin - The ChameleonsPlaything - The TriffidsWhenever You're on My Mind - Marshall Crenshaw

The First Picture of You - The Lotus EatersFlaming Sword - Care

Beauty and Sadness - The Smithereens
If the Beatles had recorded 'Tomorrow Never Knows' for Rubber Soul instead of Revolver.Every Word Means No - Let's ActiveIf I didn't know better, I would guess this song was actually recorded in the 60s.Talking in My Sleep - The Rain ParadeIf Jangle Pop could be defined as "anything that sounds like The Byrds", this song would be a perfect example.Gravity Talks - Green on RedI love the organ on this song.

A Million Miles Away - The PlimsoulsNumbers With Wings - The Bongos(Let's All) Turn On - Hoodoo Gurus
In addition, these two songs weren't available for streaming on Spotify, nor are they available for purchase from Amazon mp3 download, but they definitely belong on this list: